Revolutionising the learning experience, Online courses now offer an easily accessible and flexible way to learn new skills or extend your creativity. DesignMatters courses are fully accredited by City & Guilds. We are pleased that we now have a choice of five courses.
We are pleased to offer City & Guilds Level 2 Creative Computing as an Online Course. Designed for those who would welcome the opportunity to develop design skills using their computer, the course will provide a thorough introduction to a range of techniques and effects with the program PaintShop Pro. On successful completion of the course students will receive a certificate of qualification from the internationally recognised
awarding body, City & Guilds of London. During the course, students will learn to create, save, scan, edit and print images for a variety of uses. They will work with layers to build composite images and will discover how to paste one image seamlessly into another. The course is suitable for anyone who wants to create unique designs for textiles, ceramics, glassmaking or indeed any other craft. It is also ideal for those who want to create digital art as an end in itself.
For registered students:
What's involved with 7822-42 Level 2 Creative Computing? The course has a core unit of design which looks at colour, line, texture, shape and form.
Working from a variety of inspirational sources, students will record these basic elements of design using many art techniques. They will be introduced to a wide range of art materials and by following the activities included in each Module will discover how to use them effectively. These exercises will form the basis of a resource of visual and technical information that will be called upon to produce
3 exciting assessment pieces. The syllabus is covered in 10 modules, designed to build
upon skills and knowledge gained as candidates progress through the set activities
and so new modules are made available to candidates only as the previous one is
completed. The course is designed to appeal to beginners in creative computing
techniques and to those who have some experience but who would like the challenge of working creatively within a structured framework. Inevitably, within any group, there will be variation in abilities and skills. The tutor will suggest ways that those who wish to develop an idea and stretch their imagination may direct their work. Individuals will receive an evaluation of their ideas, and suggestions on how to proceed at every stage. To achieve certification from City & Guilds of London, candidates must complete all syllabus requirements satisfactorily. In order to maintain the high standard required, work is assessed online by Marie Roper as tutor and the standard is verified by an External Verifier working on behalf of City & Guilds. What support is available?
You may email Marie for additional help with any of the set tasks if you have difficulties or simply want to chat about the possibilities. Marie will aim to reply to you as quickly as possible, but bear in mind, there may occasionally be short delays she does have other teaching
commitments. Laura is always happy to give technical advice about sending images etc. To keep you informed, we post an e-newsletter on the website at the beginning of every month and we regularly update our 'Student Gallery' pages showing how productive and creative you are all being! Creative Computing will have its own gallery pages as soon as images of coursework start to arrive!
How to Enrol
Enrolment is easy. Before we enrol any students for our Online Courses we always to a simple file transfer test. This is just
to ensure that all the lines of communication are open and working and gives us the opportunity to iron out any technical glitches before we begin!
If you are interested in taking the course, email us HERE to ask for the test image. We will send you our test image and request that you respond with a similar file.
For basic instructions on how to send your images click HERE Just let us know if you need any extra help and we can talk you through the process step by step.
When we have received your successful test image we will forward you a copy of the enrolment form.
Course
fees can now be paid with credit or debit card via PayPal, please click HERE for more info.
More Questions?
You will find the FAQ page will answer many of your questions but if you have a specific question that is not included, just email!
